Punk hairstyles are in the spotlight more than ever, having permeated the spring 2010 runways (see the Giles show at left). But they've long been a staple on stage—and the red carpet. Here, a look at iconic punk rockers and their contemporary hair counterparts.
INSPIRATION: CYNDI LAUPER
Cyndi Lauper just wanted to have fun in the 1980s—and her hair from that time proves it.
INSPIRATION: CYNDI LAUPER
Rihanna's side-shaved, bi-tonal do gives the '80s style a modern update.
INSPIRATION: CYNDI LAUPER
Following in Lauper's crazy-color footsteps is Lady Gaga, who's no stranger to alternative hair color.
INSPIRATION: CYNDI LAUPER
Adam Lambert's wild streak was evident even during his American Idol days.
INSPIRATION: CYNDI LAUPER
Rachel McAdams was pretty in pink in 2007.
INSPIRATION: THE RAMONES
The Ramones made bowl cuts and shaggy in-your-face fringe cool.
INSPIRATION: THE RAMONES
Model-slash-DJ-slash-rocker Agyness Deyn ditched her blond color and textured pixie for a dark, Ramones-worthy do.
INSPIRATION: THE RAMONES
Keira Knightley pulls off a Joey Ramone-like shag.
INSPIRATION: DEBBIE HARRY
Sexy "blondie" Debbie Harry wasn't shy about showing her dark roots.
INSPIRATION: DEBBIE HARRY
Avril Lavigne has moved on from sk8r bois, she's still a fan of dramatic hair streaks.
INSPIRATION: DEBBIE HARRY
Drew Barrymore embraced the roller derby culture while making her skating spectacular, Whip It, and adopted an appropriately tough do.
INSPIRATION: JOE STRUMMER
When the '80s hit, The Clash's Joe Strummer traded in his pompadour for another high-rise hairstyle: The Mohawk.
INSPIRATION: JOE STRUMMER
Last year Kanye West sported a side-shaved, Mohawk-esque do.
INSPIRATION: JOE STRUMMER
Glee's Mark Salling deserves a round of applause for his razor-sharp hairstyle.
INSPIRATION: TINA TURNER
Tina Turner's pumped-up coif is legendary—and hairspray's got to do with it.
INSPIRATION: TINA TURNER
Tokio Hotel's Bill Kaulitz made his U.S. debut in 2008, with similarly electrifying locks.
